JOB SUMMARY

The primary responsibility will be the day-to-day activities of the engineering/maintenance teams. Interaction between engineering and production on all issues related to production line maintenance and mechanical downtime.

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Repair of industrial production equipment such as high-speed machines, conveyors, packaging machines, gearboxes, bearings and hydraulics.
• TIG Welding, Stainless-steel Fabrication.
• Knowledge of Bakery, Process or Packaging machinery.
• Knowledge of Pemac or similar CMMS System.
• Have a good knowledge of Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Welding, Fabricating and machining.
• PLC Experience (Siemens S7) an advantage.
• Proven knowledge of Computerised Engineering systems.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of Bakery and Packaging machinery.
• Good people and communication skills.
• Experience and involvement in Engineering related Projects.

QUALIFICATIONS AND / OR EXPERIENCE:

• Ideally must have at least 3 years’ experience working as a maintenance engineer within a manufacturing/industrial environment, preferably within the food or packaging industries.
• Third Level Engineering qualification would be an advantage.
• Aptitude for electrical engineering.
• Experience in Line Support & Troubleshooting

ROLE

• To ensure efficient running of the production line, follow up on any mechanical issues and comment on production issues.
• Work in partnership with production team to achieve operational targets.
• Closely monitor the production line and machine performance.
• Proactive role online as soon as any deterioration in performance occurs.
• Attend Engineering team briefings.
• Maintenance of PM records and ensure all PMs are kept up to date.
• Receive detailed handover on floor from previous shift.
• Fill in maintenance handover sheets after engineering work online.
• Walk line thoroughly, talk to Cell Leaders/Production Operators regarding issues/resolution on the line.
• Ensure traceability of all Engineering spares.
• Ensure issues are closed out fully.
• Ensure permit to work rules are used where required.
• Involvement in engineering/projects improvements.
• Involvement in process improvements.
• Good housekeeping, both in production area and engineering workshop.
• Participate and comply with safety & hygiene audits.
• Work under own initiative.
• Other duties as assigned by Engineering manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work order processing: outstanding jobs, work completed per week and new work orders.
• Downtime Analysis; top 10 issues in the plant. Focus on frequency by area and major big stops and downtime display by area.
• PM schedule – weekly, monthly and quarterly in conjunction with production manager. Plan communicated each week and weekend. PMs completed versus planned. Key CMs completed.
• Be the key contact for engineering support each day. Awareness of issues and performance is critical.
• Health and Safety – be a champion in this area providing expertise and input.
• Key input into plant forums; Daily reviews at 10:00, Weekly work order review with production manager, and weekly downtime review with the Engineering manager.
• Attend shift handovers with the production supervisors at the start of each shift.